Experts say Brussels must stand up against Beijing using supplies of vital chips and minerals as ‘sword of Damocles’

The block on exports of the company's chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit.

In an extraordinary move, the Dutch government seized control of Nexperia, triggering anger in Beijing.

Experts say Brussels must stand up against Beijing using supplies of vital chips and minerals as ‘sword of Damocles’

Exclusive: Dutch minister says tussle with Chinese-owned Nexperia was ‘like an economic thriller’ and is sobering lesson to world over its dependency on China